著者
Mitsunori UNO Hajime ISHIGAMI
出版者
The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices
雑誌
Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.42, no.1, pp.105-111, 2023-01-25 (Released:2023-01-31)
参考文献数
20
被引用文献数
2

In this study, a new shear bonding system was created that uses a CO2 laser to form a pattern of conical spots on a zirconia prosthesis surface to improve mechanical interlocking. Four types of zirconia substrates were employed, which underwent particle abrasion after being polished, machined, spotted, and spot-particle abraded. The surface roughness of each substrate was measured via scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction (XRD). A shear bond strength test was performed with the zirconia-based material and a composite resin assuming abutment construction. XRD did not indicate that forming spots caused a phase transformation in zirconia with respect to machined zirconia. The shear bond strength was approximately twice that of the machined samples and approximately 2.3 times that of the samples that underwent particle and spot-particle abrasion. Surface modification by spotting improved the mechanical fitting force. However, no significant difference was observed between particle abrasion and spot-particle abrasion.
著者
Yuan ZHANG Tao YANG Beibei LI Jun LI
出版者
The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices
雑誌
Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.42, no.3, pp.449-457, 2023-05-25 (Released:2023-05-30)
参考文献数
40
被引用文献数
1

The aim of this study was to assess the shear bond strength and durability between plasma-pretreated and polydopamine (PDA)-coated zirconia and titanium. Four groups were prepared according to the different surface treatments (untreated ZrO2, plasma-pretreated ZrO2, PDA-coated ZrO2, and plasma-pretreated and PDA-coated ZrO2 (PP+PDA-ZrO2). The surface topography and roughness, contact angle, and elemental analysis of the coatings of the four groups were investigated, and the bond strength and durability of the specimens were evaluated based on shear bond strength and thermocycle tests. Physical and chemical characterization results confirmed that PDA coatings can be successfully formed on zirconia substrates. The roughness and hydrophilicity were significantly higher in the PP+PDA-ZrO2 group, which demonstrated better shear bond strength and durability between zirconia and titanium. The plasma pretreatment of zirconia substrates can enhance the stability of the PDA coating layer, and hybrid surface modifications can provide several bonding advantages for clinical use.
著者
Wenqi DENG Jun-ichiro JO Hidetoshi MORIKUNI Satoshi SASAYAMA Yoshiya HASHIMOTO Naoyuki MATSUMOTO Yoshitomo HONDA
出版者
The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices
雑誌
Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.42, no.3, pp.351-359, 2023-05-25 (Released:2023-05-30)
参考文献数
52

Senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASPs) secreted from senescent cells often cause the deleterious damages to the surrounding tissues. Although dedifferentiated fat (DFAT) cells prepared are considered a promising cell source for regenerative therapies, SASPs from DFAT cells undergoing long-term cell culture, which latently induce replicative senescence, have barely been explored. The present study was designed to investigate senescent behaviors in rat-derived DFAT cells at high passage numbers and to analyze the possible types of SASPs. Our data show that DFAT cells undergo senescence during replicative passaging, as determined by multiple senescent hallmarks including morphological changes in cell shape and nucleus. Moreover, RT2 PCR array analysis indicated that senescent DFAT cells expressed higher levels of 16 inflammatory cytokines (Ccl11, Ccl12, Ccl21, Ccl5, Csf2, Cxcl1, Cxcl12, Ifna2, IL11, IL12a, IL13, IL1a, IL1rn, IL6, Mif, and Tnf) associated with SASPs than non-senescent cells. This study implicates that rat DFAT cells undergo cellular senescence after long-term cell culture; cautious consideration should be paid to treat SASP secretion when senescent DFAT cells are used in regenerative medicine.
著者
Ji-Hyun JANG Myoung Geun LEE Sang Uk WOO Chung Ok LEE Jin-Kyu YI Duck-Su KIM
出版者
The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices
雑誌
Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.35, no.4, pp.606-612, 2016-07-29 (Released:2016-07-30)
参考文献数
33
被引用文献数
33 34

This study compared the dentin bond strength of a new universal adhesive with that of contemporary multi-step dentin adhesives. Six experimental groups were prepared according to the adhesives used and their application modes: Optibond FL (OB), Adper Single Bond Plus (SB), One-Step Plus (OS), Clearfil SE Bond (CS), All-Bond Universal using etch-and-rinse mode (ABE), and AllBond Universal using self-etch mode (ABS). Micro-tensile bond strength (µTBS) and failure mode were evaluated for each group. The bonded interface was analyzed using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). As a result, µTBS of 6 experimental groups was followed as: OB=ABE=SE=ABS>SB>OS group. TEM micrographs of ABE and ABS groups revealed a homogenous adhesive layer formation. In conclusion, a new universal adhesive can make reliable bond to dentin, regardless of the application mode.
著者
Haruto HIRABA Hiroyasu KOIZUMI Hiroshi NOGAWA Kosuke TAKEHANA Takayuki YONEYAMA Hideo MATSUMURA
出版者
The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices
雑誌
Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)
巻号頁・発行日
pp.2022-273, (Released:2023-04-28)
参考文献数
17

This study investigated the effect of 10-methacryloyloxydecyl dihydrogen phosphate (MDP) in methyl methacrylate (MMA) monomer on the adhesion of tri-n-butylborane (TBB)-initiated resins (MDP/MMA-TBB resins) to human enamel. Enamel surface conditions were either polished only or phosphatized surfaces. The 1.0, 1.7, and 2.0 mol% MDP/MMA-TBB resins, 4-methacryloxyethyl trimellitate anhydride (4-META)/MMA-TBB resin and MMA-TBB resin were prepared as luting materials. The shear bond strength was determined before and after thermocycles, and the results were compared using non-parametric statistical analyses (each, n=15). The MDP/MMA-TBB resins showed significantly better bond durability to enamel than other resins with or without etching. The 1.7 and 2.0 mol% MDP/MMA-TBB resins were suggested to be the optimum MDP concentrations from pre- and post-thermocycling results for the non-etched specimens. The TBB initiator resin including MDP was shown to be effective in bonding to human enamel, and this effect was enhanced in combination with phosphate treatment.
著者
Takeshi WADA Hiroyasu KOIZUMI Haruto HIRABA Takao HANAWA Hideo MATSUMURA Takayuki YONEYAMA
出版者
The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices
雑誌
Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)
巻号頁・発行日
pp.2022-184, (Released:2023-03-18)
参考文献数
36

This study evaluated the effect of luting system with acidic primers on the durability of bonds with Ti-15Mo-5Zr-3Al titanium alloy (Ti-15Mo-5Zr-3Al) and its component metals. Adherend metals were Ti-15Mo-5Zr-3Al, Ti, Mo, Zr, and Al. Four primers were evaluated as adhesion promoters: Alloy Primer (ALP), Estenia Opaque Primer (EOP), M. L. Primer (MLP), and Super Bond liquid (SBL). An acrylic resin was used as the luting material. Pre- and post-thermocycling shear bond strength was determined to evaluate the bonding durability, and the results were compared using non-parametric statistical analyses (n=11/group). The post-thermocycling bond strength in MPa (median) associated with ALP, EOP, MLP, and SBL were 18.8, 19.8, 4.1, and 0.8, respectively, for Ti-15Mo-5Zr-3Al. The results showed that two primers containing 10-methacryloyloxydecyl dihydrogen phosphate (MDP) were effective for the durability of bonding of Ti-15Mo-5Zr-3Al to the resin. MDP enhanced the bonding durability of the resin bonded to either Ti, Zr, or Al.
著者
Watcharapong TONPRASONG Masanao INOKOSHI Muneaki TAMURA Keita HATANO Shunsuke MINAKUCHI
出版者
The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices
雑誌
Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.42, no.1, pp.49-54, 2023-01-25 (Released:2023-01-31)
参考文献数
31
被引用文献数
1

Although a surface pre-reacted glass ionomer (S-PRG) exerts a suppressive effect on Candida albicans (C. albicans) activity and growth, its influence on the expression of the lipase gene (LIP) family including LIP1–LIP10, an indicator of clinical infection, has not yet been investigated. Therefore, in this study, we evaluated the effect of S-PRG filler eluates on LIP expression in C. albicans using real-time reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction. Candida albicans was treated with an S-PRG filler diluted at ratios of 1:32 and 1:64 for 24 h at 37°C. The diluted S-PRG filler eluates (1:32) suppressed lipase activity in C. albicans by downregulating LIP5 (0.54±0.25 relative to that of the control) and LIP8 (0.35±0.074) expression after 24 h, which corresponded with decreased lipase activity. At a dilution factor of 1:64, there was no significant difference in LIP expression. Thus, the S-PRG filler eluate has potential to suppress fungal activity by downregulating LIP expression.
著者
Takeshi NAKAMURA Makoto HAYASHI Muneaki TAMURA Masahiro KAKETANI Tomoka ITO Toshiki TAKAMIZAWA Yusuke SUZUKI Takuya YASUKAWA Akiyoshi SUGAWARA Osamu TAKEICHI
出版者
The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices
雑誌
Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)
巻号頁・発行日
pp.2022-250, (Released:2023-03-18)
参考文献数
32

The recently developed biphasic calcium phosphate cement (BCPC) consists of α-tricalcium phosphate-tetracalcium phosphate as the solid phase and calcium phosphate solution as the liquid phase. BCPC powder is composed of a single solid solution with a monomodal size distribution. Here, we used a bacterial leakage model to examine the utility of BCPC as a seal for root-end filling. We prepared large (median particle size=9.96 µm; BCPC-L) and small (median particle size=4.84 µm; BCPC-S) BCPC powders. In total, 45 single-rooted teeth were instrumented, resected at the root-end, and retrofilled with experimental materials. Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) was used as the control. After visual confirmation of BCPC powder size and retrofilling quality by microscopy, bacterial leakage tests were conducted using Enterococcus faecalis. The bacterial leakage tests did not reveal any significant differences between BCPC-S and MTA. Our findings suggest that BCPC-S is useful for root-end filling.
著者
Yoshamin Abnoba MORENO-VARGAS Abigailt FLORES-LEDESMA Jacqueline Adelina RODRÍGUEZ-CHAVEZ Irma A. BELÍO-REYES Lauro BUCIO
出版者
The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices
雑誌
Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)
巻号頁・発行日
pp.2022-091, (Released:2023-01-25)
参考文献数
34

This article deals with the problem of determining the proportion by weight of radiopacifying material needed to add to a cement clinker of mineral trioxide aggregated (CE) to comply with ISO 6876/2001 and ANSI-ADA 57 regulations for radiopacity. With this aim, CE was synthesized and mixed experimentally with 5, 10, 15, and 20 wt% of ZrO2 as radiopacifying material. Radiographic images were taken so that radiographic density was obtained and related to the mmAl scale by using an aluminum step wedge. From a theoretical point of view, absorbed intensity given by the Lambert-Beer law was calculated using mass attenuation coefficients (NIST database) for each chemical element included in each component of the cement samples. In this way, we predicted that by adding above 10 wt% of ZrO2 to the CE, the requirements stipulated by ISO 6876 for radiopacity were satisfied with discrepancies around 1 mmAl. This theoretical method gives an excellent approximation to determine the amount of radiopacifying material needed to meet the requirements stipulated by ISO.
著者
Takaaki SATO Rena TAKAHASHI Shin ROZAN Saki UCHIYAMA Yuta BABA Martina VICHEVA Ayaka SATO Masaomi IKEDA Tomohiro TAKAGAKI Toru NIKAIDO Junji TAGAMI
出版者
The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices
雑誌
Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.40, no.3, pp.719-726, 2021-05-25 (Released:2021-05-29)
参考文献数
34
被引用文献数
1 2

This study evaluated the effect of temporary sealing materials and cleaning protocols on the bond strength of resin cement applied to dentin using resin-coating technique. Scotchbond Universal Adhesive and Filtek Supreme Ultra Flowable were applied to bovine dentin. Forty-five specimens were divided into the following three groups according to the temporary sealing materials: Cav-: CAVITON EX, Vas-: COCOA BUTTER and FIT SEAL, and Sep-: Washable SEP and FIT SEAL. Each material was placed on resin-coated dentin. After 1-week water storage, one of the following three cleaning protocols was performed: -WA: washed with water, -BR: brushed with PRESSAGE, and -AF: cleaned with AIR-FLOW. Microtensile bond strength test and EDS analysis were conducted. Irrespective of the cleaning protocol used, Washable SEP demonstrated less residual debris on resin-coated dentin, resulting in high bond strength. Regardless of the temporary sealing material applied, AIR-FLOW demonstrated less residual debris, resulting in high bond strength.
著者
Seiji BAN
出版者
The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices
雑誌
Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)
巻号頁・発行日
pp.2022-243, (Released:2023-01-12)
参考文献数
30
被引用文献数
5

This review describes the development of ultra-high translucent zirconia (referred to as UHTZ) using new manufacturing technology and its characterization results. The development of UHTZ was primarily due to the adoption of two basic manufacturing technologies, “Cyclic CIP” and “Plus Y Technology”. This manufacturing technology could provide stable processing characteristics, which improves chipping resistance during milling. Furthermore, the enlargement factor (processing coefficient) for UHTZ is smaller than those for conventional products. In general, the higher the light transmittance, the lower the flexural strength. Despite its extremely high translucency, the most significant feature of UTHZ is that its flexural strength is comparable to that of 5Y. Furthermore, UHTZ has higher chemical durability and uniform microstructure, which results in less wear on the opposing teeth and superior discoloration resistance. Therefore, UHTZ is a new option for inlay, onlay, and laminate veneer applications, where lithium disilicate glass ceramics has been widely used.
著者
Kun V. TIAN Giulia FESTA Francesco BASOLI Giuseppina LAGANÀ Antonella SCHERILLO Carla ANDREANI Patrizio BOLLERO Silvia LICOCCIA Roberto SENESI Paola COZZA
出版者
The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices
雑誌
Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.36, no.3, pp.282-288, 2017-05-30 (Released:2017-05-31)
参考文献数
45
被引用文献数
6 15

Quantitative metallurgical and phase analyses employing neutron diffraction technique were conducted on two as-received commercial rectangular austenitic stainless steel orthodontic archwires, G&H and Azdent, 0.43×0.64 mm (0.017×0.025 inch). Results showed a bi-phase structure containing martensitic phase (45.67% for G&H and 6.62% for Azdent) in addition to the expected metastable austenite. The former may be a strain-induced phase-transformation arising during the cold working process of wire fabrication. Further neutron resonance capture analysis determinations provided atomic and isotopic compositions, including alloying elements in each sample, complementary to the results of traditional energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Together, these results assist in relating commercial alloying recipes and processing histories with mechanical performance, strength and ductility in particular.
著者
Ryoki TAKANO Junichi HONDA Tatsuro KOBAYASHI Kei KUBOCHI Hiroki TAKATA Futoshi KOMINE
出版者
The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices
雑誌
Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)
巻号頁・発行日
pp.2022-165, (Released:2022-12-07)
参考文献数
26
被引用文献数
2

The present study investigated the fracture strength of hybrid abutment crowns (HACs) in the premolar region that were fabricated with different restorative computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) materials. The abutment-implant structures were randomly assigned into four groups (n=11 per group): bi-layered zirconia restorations (BL), translucent zirconia (4Y-PSZ) restorations (TZ), lithium disilicate ceramic restorations (LD), and dispersed nanoparticle-filled composite resin restorations (CM). All restorations were adhesively bonded to the titanium abutments. After the restoration-abutment complex was tightened onto the implant, the fracture strength was measured. The TZ (2.06 kN) and LD (1.87 kN) groups had significantly higher median fracture strengths than the BL (1.12 kN) and CM (1.10 kN) groups. In terms of fracture resistance, the 4Y-PSZ and lithium disilicate ceramic monolithic restorations would be superior to bi-layered 3Y-TZP and composite resin monolithic restorations for HACs in the premolar region.
著者
Toshiki TAKAMIZAWA Eizo HIROKANE Keiichi SAI Ryo ISHII Ryota AOKI Wayne W. BARKMEIER Mark A. LATTA Masashi MIYAZAKI
出版者
The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices
雑誌
Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)
巻号頁・発行日
pp.2022-130, (Released:2022-11-08)
参考文献数
42
被引用文献数
3

This study investigated the enamel and dentin bond durability of a two-step adhesive system, using a universal adhesive-derived primer (G2-Bond Universal [GU]), and compared it with the two conventional, two-step, self-etch adhesive systems (Clearfil SE Bond 2 [CS] and OptiBond XTR [OX]) under thermal cycling (TC) and long-term water storage (WS). The shear bond strengths to bovine enamel and dentin were determined using the etch-and-rinse and self-etch modes. Twelve specimens per test group were prepared and further divided into the following subgroups: 1) subjected to TC, 2) long-term WS, and 3) WS for 24 h (baseline). The enamel and dentin bond durability of GU was superior to those of CS and OX in different etching modes and under different degradation conditions. The latest two-step adhesive system, which utilizes universal adhesives’ benefits in its primer, might offer durable clinical bonding performances and can be widely used in a clinical setting.
著者
Takashi KAMEDA Shunya OKA Jun-ichi IGAWA Makoto SAKAMOTO Kazuto TERADA
出版者
The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices
雑誌
Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.41, no.1, pp.167-183, 2022-01-25 (Released:2022-02-01)
参考文献数
26
被引用文献数
2

Coronavirus disease pandemic has led to a shortage of disinfectant alcohol (DA; 76.9–81.4% ethanol solution) in Japan. This study investigated the availability of hypochlorous acid (HA) as an alternative disinfectant to DA in clinical environment. HA is a safe and economical disinfectant with a broad antibacterial spectrum and low risk of hand irritation, which is used worldwide. In this study, HA and sodium hypochlorite solution (SH) were degraded over time and the degradation was accelerated by temperature and lighting. Results of bactericidal effects of HA revealed that the realistic effective concentration should be 200 ppm. Compared with DA, the dental carbon steel burs were more severely rusted by SH and HA. These results indicated that high concentration of HA generated on-site could be an effective and safe disinfectant for use immediately after generation with consideration of object materials in clinical environment, as an alternative to DA.
著者
Yuki NAGAMATSU Hiroshi NAGAMATSU Hiroshi IKEDA Hiroshi SHIMIZU
出版者
The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices
雑誌
Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.40, no.6, pp.1309-1319, 2021-11-25 (Released:2021-12-01)
参考文献数
47
被引用文献数
4

Electrolyzed waters, containing mainly hypochlorous acid, are used in dental practice because of their high microbicidal effect. For wider use, three neutral electrolyzed water-based gels, namely, HOCl-containing aqueous gels were prepared with a thickening/gelling agent in this study. We evaluated their microbicidal effects against four strains and storage stabilities indicated by available chlorine concentration. Immediately after preparation, all gels (70 ppm) could completely remove microbes by a 3-min treatment. The gel prepared with xanthan gum remarkably reduced its available chlorine concentration even under shaded and refrigerated storage conditions, failing to maintain its microbicidal effect following 1-day storage, whereas other gels, prepared with carboxyvinyl polymer or agar, maintained effective concentration (>20 ppm), with high microbicidal effects following 9-day and 21-day storage, respectively. Neutral electrolyzed water-based gels might be useful to remove oral microbes. Based on our results, agar is the most suitable thickening/gelling agent from the viewpoint of storage stability.
著者
Takashi KAMEDA Shunya OKA Jun-ichi IGAWA Makoto SAKAMOTO Kazuto TERADA
出版者
The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices
雑誌
Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)
巻号頁・発行日
pp.2021-146, (Released:2021-10-22)
参考文献数
26
被引用文献数
2

Coronavirus disease pandemic has led to a shortage of disinfectant alcohol (DA; 76.9–81.4% ethanol solution) in Japan. This study investigated the availability of hypochlorous acid (HA) as an alternative disinfectant to DA in clinical environment. HA is a safe and economical disinfectant with a broad antibacterial spectrum and low risk of hand irritation, which is used worldwide. In this study, HA and sodium hypochlorite solution (SH) were degraded over time and the degradation was accelerated by temperature and lighting. Results of bactericidal effects of HA revealed that the realistic effective concentration should be 200 ppm. Compared with DA, the dental carbon steel burs were more severely rusted by SH and HA. These results indicated that high concentration of HA generated on-site could be an effective and safe disinfectant for use immediately after generation with consideration of object materials in clinical environment, as an alternative to DA.
著者
Reiya HORINOUCHI Kae HARADA Mamoru MURAKAMI Yusuke YAMASHITA Yuji KAMASHITA Naohiro SHIMOTAHIRA Taizo HAMADA Yasuhiro NISHI Masahiro NISHIMURA
出版者
The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices
雑誌
Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)
巻号頁・発行日
pp.2022-007, (Released:2022-06-28)
参考文献数
36

The need for denture adhesives is increasing worldwide, but few denture-care products target denture adhesive users. Foam denture cleaners have been recently marketed to assist brush denture cleaning, but there is a lack of objective evaluation. In this study, we compared the detergency of denture adhesives using six commercial foam-denture cleaners. For removing the adhesives, most of the tested cleaners were effective in immersion experiments, and three cleaners were more effective in the denture cleaning experiment compared to control water. However, only one could effectively remove the slime that is derived from the adhesive and detergency of artificial dirt. The surface roughnesses of the denture base and the relining material revealed that prolonged immersion in some cleaners could be affected. The results suggest that different commercial foam denture cleaners have different detergency levels, and that some cleaners may affect the properties of denture materials upon long-term use.
著者
Yuki NAGAMATSU Hiroshi NAGAMATSU Hiroshi IKEDA Hiroshi SHIMIZU
出版者
The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices
雑誌
Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)
巻号頁・発行日
pp.2020-454, (Released:2021-06-30)
参考文献数
47
被引用文献数
4

Electrolyzed waters, containing mainly hypochlorous acid, are used in dental practice because of their high microbicidal effect. For wider use, three neutral electrolyzed water-based gels, namely, HOCl-containing aqueous gels were prepared with a thickening/gelling agent in this study. We evaluated their microbicidal effects against four strains and storage stabilities indicated by available chlorine concentration. Immediately after preparation, all gels (70 ppm) could completely remove microbes by a 3-min treatment. The gel prepared with xanthan gum remarkably reduced its available chlorine concentration even under shaded and refrigerated storage conditions, failing to maintain its microbicidal effect following 1-day storage, whereas other gels, prepared with carboxyvinyl polymer or agar, maintained effective concentration (>20 ppm), with high microbicidal effects following 9-day and 21-day storage, respectively. Neutral electrolyzed water-based gels might be useful to remove oral microbes. Based on our results, agar is the most suitable thickening/gelling agent from the viewpoint of storage stability.
著者
Takao HANAWA
出版者
The Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices
雑誌
Dental Materials Journal (ISSN:02874547)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.39, no.1, pp.24-36, 2020-01-30 (Released:2020-01-31)
参考文献数
124
被引用文献数
33 78

This review scientifically compares the properties of zirconia and titanium, but does not identify the best among them as an implant material. Surface treatment and modification to improve tissue bonding and inhibit bacterial adhesion are not considered in this review. The mechanical properties of titanium are superior to those of zirconia; some studies have shown that zirconia can be used as a dental implant, especially as an abutment. Extensive surface treatment research is ongoing to inhibit bacterial adhesion and improve osseointegration and soft tissue adhesion phenomena which make it difficult to evaluate properties of the materials themselves without surface treatment. Osseointegration of titanium is superior to that of zirconia itself without surface treatment; after surface treatment, both materials show comparable osseointegration. The surface morphology is more important for osseointegration than the surface composition. To inhibit bacterial adhesion, zirconia is superior to titanium, and hence, more suitable for abutments. Both materials show similar capability for soft tissue adhesion.